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Are there eye doctors or eye specialists on hand in hospitals?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
If you mean: That they are hanging around the hospital, they are not. They are often "on call", meaning they are available to come in should they be needed.
Answered 12/14/2012
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Likely: Most modern hospitals always have ophthalmologist on staff and can arrange consultation for in case of emergency.
Answered 12/20/2014
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Not usually: Rarely are there ophthalmologists physically present or on hand in hospitals. The standard is to be available for consultation.
Answered 12/15/2012
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